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Lawmaker assures release of detained Dinchi Lar in UAE
PDP-Plateau lawmaker, Rep. Beni Lar, has said that Ms Dinchi Lar, a detained Nigerian lady in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would regain her freedom in December. Lar, representing Langtang North, Langtang South Federal Constituency of Plateau State, said this during a news conference at the premises of the national assembly in Abuja. The lawmaker commended the Federal Government for…
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6884 cases: Nigerians’ Litigious Fixation or slow Judicial System?
Earlier in the week, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola speaking on the Nigerian judicial system claimed that Nigerians are the most litigious people in the world while advising them to seek alternative means or resolutions. He made this remark was made at the special session of the Supreme Court held to mark the beginning of the 2022/2023…
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Chief Judge jails Human Rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong
The National Legal Adviser of African Alliance Congress Party Barr Inibehe Effiong has been sentenced to one month imprisonment by the Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State Justice Ekaette Obong This was his post on the matter “I have just been sent to Uyo prison by the Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaette Obot, for one month for…
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Panel orders CP’s arrest over alleged unlawful detention
A panel has issued a warrant of arrest against the Commissioner of Police, Legal Services, Force Headquarters, CP Igbeh Ochogwu, in respect of the alleged unlawful arrest and detention of John Alozie since June 25, 2017. The Independent Investigation Panel on Human Rights Violations by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad and other units of the Nigerian Police Force on Monday is…
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2023: It’s unconstitutional for parties to charge for forms – CCHR
The Campaign for Constitutionalism and Human Rights (CCHR) says it is unconstitutional for political parties in Nigeria to charge aspirants for nomination and expression of interest forms. The Publicity Secretary of CCHR, Mr Adebukola Yussuf, said this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Yussuf said it was discrimination against Nigerians for political parties to charge for nomination and expression…
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Sen. Susan Collins will vote to confirm Jackson as Biden’s SCOTUS nominee
Republican Sen. Susan Collins will vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, delivering President Joe Biden a bipartisan vote for his first high court nominee. The Maine senator is the first — and could be the only — Republican to back Jackson’s confirmation. She was widely viewed as the most likely GOP vote for Jackson, the…
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Human Rights Center urges people to take ownership of security
The Human Rights and Conflict Resolution Centre in Ebonyi has emphasised the need for people to take ownership of security and peace in their communities. The Executive Director of the Centre, Mr George Etameso made the remark on Wednesday, during a one-day workshop on conflict prevention in the state. The Centre organised the workshop in partnership with an NGO, Cardinal…
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Hisbah Board destroys 3.8m bottles of beer
The Kano State Hisbah board has destroyed over 3.8 million bottles of assorted beer that were confiscated in the last few months. The Commander-General of the board, Dr Harun Ibn- Sina, stated this during the destruction of the seized beer at Tudun Kalebawa,Dawakin Tofa local government area on Wednesday. Ibn-Sina explained that,the board is winning the fight against drug abuse,…
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Court to hear Nnamdi Kanu’s fundamental rights suit Feb. 28
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, fixed Feb. 28 to hear a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by the Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Justice Taiwo Taiwo fixed the date after counsel to the Department of State Services (DSS), Idowu Awo, informed the court that his clients had a counter affidavit which had…
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Court dissolves 9-year-old marriage over wife’s ill-temper
A Jos Upper Area Court in Kasuwan Nama, on Monday, dissolved the nine-year old marriage between Sadiya Adamu and her husband, Ifeanyi Nnadili, over her ill-temper. Delivering judgment, the Judge, Suleiman Lawal, granted Nnadili’s divorce petition and ordered both parties to go their separate ways. In his petition, Nnadili told the court that he could no longer cope and tolerate…
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Reps pass Electoral Act Amendment Bill, agree with Senate on consensus
The House of Representatives has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, thereby, agreeing with the Senate on consensus as part of the three modes of conducting party primaries by political parties. In a brief deliberation on Tuesday in Abuja, the House of Representatives amended the controversial Clause 84 of the Bill. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the…
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Nurses’ association seeks justice for murdered member
National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), FCT Council, has called on the authorities to unmask the killers of one of its members, Mrs Grace Dauda. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Dauda was murdered on Jan. 5 at her residence in Auta Balefi, Karu Local Area of Nasarawa State, by unknown persons. NAN also…
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Osinbajo, Lawan to grace 2022 Justice Sector Summit
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Senate President Ahmad Lawan are expected to grace the 2022 Justice Sector Summit. The Chairman, NBA Judiciary Committee, Dr. Babatunde Ajibade, who disclosed on Friday in Abuja, said the summit will be held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja on Jan. 25. Ajibade said that Lawan and the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Muhammad,…
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Court remands man for alleged possession of firearm
An Ilorin Magistrates’ Court on Friday remanded a middle aged man, Aminullahi Abdullahi, at Oke-Kura Correction Centre, for alleged possession of a locally made pistol. The presiding Magistrate, Mrs. Aminat Shittu, subsequently adjourned the matter till Feb. 14 for further mention. The Police charged the defendant with Criminal Conspiracy and Illegal Possession of Firearms which contravened section 3(1) of Robbery…
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Motorcyclist docked for allegedly stealing motorcycle
A 29-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Solomon Olanikan, was on Friday docked in an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State for allegedly stealing an unregistered motorcycle. The police charged Olanikan, whose address was not given, with felony and theft. The Prosecution Counsel, ASP Zedekiah Orogbemi, told the court that the defendant and one other, at large, committed the offence on Jan.…
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Businessman docked for alleged N1.4m fraud
A businessman, Daniel Oniyide, 35, was on Wednesday docked in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly converting goods worth of N1.4 million belonging to his business partner. The police charged Oniyide, who resides in Akute area of Ogun with breach of peace, theft, fraud and forgery . The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecution Counsel, Insp…
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Man, 41, in court for allegedly stabbing neigbhour
A 41-year-old man, Jamiu Alatishe, who allegedly stabbed his neighbour on the head with a broken bottle, on Tuesday appeared at an Ejigbo Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. Alatishe, whose residential address was not provided, is standing trial on a two-count charge of conspiracy and causing grievous bodily harm. The Prosecutor, Insp. Benedict Aigbokhan, told the court that the defendant and one…
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